Part of Mah Boi

A friend of mine directed me to a remix of "Part of Your World," a song from Disney's animated feature The Little Mermaid. "Part of Mah Boi" is most captivating for its surreal mixture of the titular mermaid and Bohnhelm's beloved King Harkinian, whose bearded, rumpled face replaces Ariel's in the photo at left. The remixed song itself is not without its bright spots, most notably the beginning:

"Look at mah boi. Isn't it great? Wouldn't you think my sword is enough? Wouldn't you think I'm a king? A king who has dinner?"

This was the first time I have heard "Part of Your World" in a long time. It was easily the time where I was paying the most attention. I don't believe the song has ever gotten a stronger emotional reaction out of me, either. For whatever reason, The Little Mermaid never made much of a dent in my identity, nor any other Disney animated feature for that matter. 

I'm not opposed to liking Disney films, quite in favor of the notion in fact. I'm sure someone willing to spread the Disney love will always be within reach. And yet, it's just one more thing I've been meaning to get around to. 

My general contempt for aquatic life has always made "being a mermaid" a hard sell as far as personal fantasies go, even before you factor in a mermaid's total inability to use the internet. If I were Ariel, you can bet I would rock a serious biped envy. 

Watch "Part of Mah Boi" here. 

Watch "Part of Your World" here.